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Friday, March 29
Don Washington, operator of the local politics site Mayoral Tutorial, moderates a town hall meeting on the subject of the prison business in Chicago, and how local politicians may be benefiting from the criminal incarceration system. The discussion happens tonight at 7:20pm at Heartland Cafe (7000 N. Glenwood). Suggested donation: $20 - 30.
Music Box Films is hosting a free screening of its upcoming release Hermano at the Music Box Theatre. The film centers on two soccer-playing brothers, growing up in the slums of Caracas, Venezuela. When tragedy strikes, their shared dream of playing for the national team comes into jeopardy. You can RSVP to the screening here. The Music Box is located at 3733 N. Southport Ave. (773) 871-6607.
Neo-Baltic indie group Beirut will be playing tonight at Congress Theater (2135 N. Milwaukee). Opening is Stereolab singer Laetitia Sadier. The show begins at 7 p.m.; tickets are $30 presale. Get yours online or at the door.